The Energy Crisis is Hitting Myanmar Hard

by Admin | Apr 14, 2026 | Economy, Governance, Opinion Papers

Source: FULCRUM | By Jared Bissinger Rising fuel, fertiliser and logistics prices are squeezing the Myanmar economy — a dire state compounded by conflict and political risks. Read Full Story

Press Statement: Burma’s Thingyan Festival and New Year 2026

by Admin | Apr 14, 2026 | Opinion Papers, Politics/Policy

Source: U.S. Department of State | By Marco Rubio, Secretary of State On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my best wishes and support to the people of Burma as you celebrate the Thingyan festival, Burma’s New Year. Read Full...

Quad needs to break China’s rare earth hold on Myanmar

by Admin | Apr 14, 2026 | Environment, Opinion Papers

Source: Asia Times | By Ghin Shoute China’s rare earth monopoly runs through Myanmar’s Kachin State — and a rebel group the Quad cannot officially recognize Read Full Story

Who should speak for Myanmar? Not Min Aung Hlaing

by Admin | Apr 14, 2026 | Opinion Papers

Source: Asia Times | By James Shwe While paid US lobbyists work to normalize sanctioned general’s junta, the opposition has built a credible federal alternative Read Full Story

Kawthoolei Charter Ratified: Kawthoolei Consultative Council and Kawthoolei Governing Council Established

by Admin | Apr 13, 2026 | Federalism, Opinion Papers

Source: Karen National Union | Official Announcement The draft Kawthoolei Charter for the revolutionary period, which had been developed and revised over more than two years, has been ratified following a consultation meeting on the establishment of the Kawthoolei...

Myanmar’s mickey-mouse dictator dons civilian clothes but no one is fooled

by Admin | Apr 13, 2026 | Opinion Papers

Source: The Independent | By Christopher Gunness As Myanmar’s dictator is sworn in as a civilian president, a groundswell of opposition internationally to his junta is making progress in holding him to account for his crimes, says Christopher Gunness Read Full...